THL204 New Testament Greek 2 (8)

This subject extends competence in New Testament Greek. Building on New Testament Greek 1, it develops an extended knowledge of vocabulary and Greek grammar, syntax and idioms. Translation of more difficult passages from the New Testament in Greek is integral to the subject.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Canberra Campus
Online
Canberra Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL204. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Theology

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed subject THL443.

Prerequisites

THL101

Subject Relationships

THL443 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

THL443

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate enhanced facility with reading and comprehending the New Testament in Greek;
  • be able to demonstrate the acquisition of most of the vocabulary of the Greek New Testament;
  • be able to identify significant features of Greek grammar and syntax;
  • be able to translate passages from the Greek New Testament into English;
  • be able to conduct basic exegesis of passages from the Greek New Testament;
  • be able to demonstrate an enhanced appreciation of the importance of New Testament Greek for biblical and theological study; and
  • be able to demonstrate self-guided learning, including sound research, writing and communication skills.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Vocabulary
  • Thematic verbs (continued)
  • Participles
  • Infinitives
  • Subjunctive mood
  • Imperative mood
  • Athematic verbs
  • Intermediate translation (from Greek to English)
  • Beginning exegesis of passages in Greek

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of THL204 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Quiz 1
15
2
Quiz 2
15
3
Quiz 3
15
4
Exegetical paper
30
5
Final exam
25

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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